We are seeking a Health Information Technician I, sometimes referred to as our Health Information Management Technician I (HIM) or Medical Records Technician I in our Medical Records department. Our Health Information Technician I secures, assembles, and maintains patient health records after discharge, ensuring all documentation is complete and properly filed in the legal medical record. The Health Information Technician I manage loose reports, process authorized record requests, and maintain accurate chart tracking for easy retrieval. The Health Information Technician I also includes reviewing emergency room documentation for completeness and providing customer service to physicians, patients, and families while protecting confidentiality.

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 8-hour shift – 8:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Harlingen Medical Center – Harlingen, TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Collect, organize, scan, and maintain patient medical records in paper and electronic systems ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Process and release medical records for authorized requests while following HIPAA and hospital privacy requirements
• Review charts for missing signatures or deficiencies and support compliance with audits and regulatory standards
• Use hospital EHR systems to track, update, and retrieve records while correcting errors and maintaining data integrity
• assist physicians, patients, and families with record requests and questions while providing courteous customer service and confidentiality

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

Education and Work Experience

1. Experience with accurate alphabetic and numeric filing; preferred.
2. One year hospital experience; preferred.
3. Knowledge of terminal digit filing and medical terminology; preferred.
4. Computer data entry with 10-key, with accurate typing speed of 35 wpm; preferred.
5. High School Diploma or equivalent.
6. Completion of a medical terminology course; preferred.
7. Background in business and office training; preferred.